It rained like hell just minutes after their protest rally started at 4:00pm. It had cleared by 5:15pm when I arrived for the wonderful photo op. The group as a whole smelled a bit like wet dog smell, and there were no dogs. I was impressed that they brought two electronic bullhorns, one for backup in case one fizzled out and the "Voice of Marx" couldn't be harshly broadcast to the downtown workers trying to drive through the busy intersection to get home. It was cool to see the counter-protesters, two proudly wearing fine suits and looking like successful young bankers. And the other counter-protesters who called themselves the 53ers, part of the 53% of United States citizens who pay actual Federal Income Taxes. Good show, everyone!

One funny side-note, on the MoveOn.org email I got to invite me to this rally, the organizers warned all participants that parking would probably be a problem, and they suggested the large meter lots south of the Square (three blocks away). There were about 40 people there, and they probably all car-pooled in their hybrid vehicles or walked there. I parked at an open meter 200 feet away, and there were quite a few open parking meter spaces all around. Did they think there would be thousands? There weren't.